The Sunday herald., 1887-01-09

Preparations are now being made at the Armory
OF the Washington Light Infantry for the arrival
next week Of the Mexican Village and Aztec Fair
which has been for the pas, three months the
amusement sensation In New YORK. This great
enterprise, under the management OF Mcssrs.
orrin Bros. and Bento Nichols, Will arrive on
special tram sunday next with It's scores VI ma =
tive McNicans and Aztec Indian band and museum
OF antiquities and cnriosl,ies. The exhibition con
sists OF display OF native artisans az work In
their booths or stalls, making curios and beaui.
iul articles OF silver, gold, wood, bone, straw,
feathers, wax, rags, thread.wOrk, weaving, onyx,
aud horn. Then the kitchen affords view OF corn
bread making and baking; also, the peculiar method
from prcRnns lne y Snocoac 81 selected 6esnSs
Is In constant operation, giving choice Views Of pie
turesqe and historical spots In the land Of the
sights containing mummles. IDOLS sacrncial stones,
stone Jewelry, precious stones IN the rough,
and Knives ,Se ptaa hss pcIenea saSnea .oN
relics OF Mon,ezuma, Coues, Alvarada, Hldalgo,
lhe Mexican WashlngonJ Jnarez, and Max.
OF the bull fight, relics OF celebrated bandits, rare
vases, old books OF the fifteenth century, paintings
from historical churches, relics OF the Spanish
inquisition, and many other Interesting things
Last, but not least comes the Mexican baud, which
pn pays national @ music during each reception. The
village comes indorsed by the press and numerous
distinguished people, and we predict most
ful season for II.
OF all melodramas noted for Its beauty Of pot and
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best. It's Manager Harrlss attraction at his popular
theatre next week. For weeks the most active
preparations have been going for this production
The Cleveland Ohio Leader OF recent date SAYS 4:
"'The World Company succeeded admirably. The
piece is the same as Brooks and Dlcksons 'world,
dineriDg only In minor particulars. In Brooks and
Dickson's 'Worlf the hero Is bue.blooded
Britsher; In Little's world he is one of Uncle
Brooks and Dlcksons World there are two men and
boy the son OF the older; in Ltles scene there is
Dne ySnns msn an rsS Ana two ladies' Little also
OF the same name. Taking 1t all In ALL 'The World
was strongly played and snperbly put on the stage
actor. who has the sympathy of the audience from
the first appearance The piece Is magnlhcentiy
Sno. ee aser sssne y one Of the
raft scene too, Is grand piece OF stage mech anis
and the scene where the monnbeans culver on the
stily waters on the river, on which the hero ls
picture"
The et'Alemand-Musin concert at Congregational
church on the 18Th Will be rare musical treat.
Both the soprano and the vlollnist are charming
artists. The former has been heard here but once,
when she made great impression, and took rank
as the coming light Soprano The beauty OF her
voice and the brancy and facility OF her execu-
tion captivated every hearer. NJ. Musln ia a vir-
here but once. OF Mr.. Frank Baxters tenor glow.
Ing accounts are current. Manager Foster, OF the
IDEALS heard him last week and said his voice was
beautiful one. Since our last issue pleasant add-
ton has been made to the programme. Miss
Crooks, the young soprano, who is a beneficiary,
has been prevailed upon, against her own earnest
wish, to hll one number, and will render two Eng
lsh songs. This is in compliance with the request
OF many, purchasers OF tickets, and is gratifying as
affordlng chance TO hear a voice which has been
much praised.
Another brilliant attraction is announced for the
coming week at Barton Logan's Museum. Mad
anne Melville and her talented son Augustin appear
In their great play OF the "Boy Tramp" which has
been one OF the great successes OF the season.
Young Melville has made quite sensation by his
clever acting. The play full OF exciting Incidents
scenic effects. and lots OF fun and music. ON
Thursday change of programme will be given,
when VIII he offered the famous play of the "Child